How to pronounce guava
Say it like GWAH-vuh. Guava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAH).
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- GWAH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guava pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guava
American and British speakers say guava in essentially the same way: /ˈɡwɑvə/ in the US and /ˈɡwɑːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GWAH-vuh.
What does guava mean?
- A tropical tree or shrub of the myrtle family, Psidium guajava.
- Its yellowish tropical fruit, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies.
- A medium reddish-pink color, like that of guava flesh (also called guava pink).
Where does guava come from?
Recorded since 1555, from Spanish guayaba, from Taíno *wayaba.
Words that rhyme with guava
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guava.
Questions about saying guava
How do you pronounce guava?
Say GWAH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwɑvə/. In British English it is /ˈɡwɑːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guava?
Guava has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWAH). Broken into parts: GWAH · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say guava the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡwɑvə/ and the British form is /ˈɡwɑːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.